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The Drive
4.7across 1,000+ reviews
5 out of 5 stars

I don’t recall how I found bidbus.. but boy am I glad I did! It was probably the smoothest experience I have ever had selling my van. Totally stress free, efficient, GREAT communication, and everything was done using my phone! I landed with an offer that I knew was a bit of a stretch, but they helped make it happen! The buyer actually reached out to sell to them directly next time, but I think I would happily pay bidbus their fee to have them be an advocate on my behalf next time around as well. Thank you for the efficient service and best wishes to you!

Sarah Jung
5 out of 5 stars

Bidbus let me sell my car at a price higher than KBB, Carmax and most other places and in no time. The process was easy to follow and I was able to do everything using my phone. Once my car was sold, all I had to do was take it to the dealer with the documentation and settle up the difference with the dealer. Highly recommend using bidbus for selling your car 🚗

Ebrahim Shah
5 out of 5 stars

Just sold my car with Bidbus and they made the process so so easy!! The team reached out often to make sure all my questions were answered. They also made sure I received my goal selling price. I could not recommend them enough if you want to sell your car.

Alison Gordon
5 out of 5 stars

Carvana gave me a quote of $33,000 for my tesla 2025 Model Y Long Range RWD, I didnt want to go through facebook marketplace and deal with fraud or shady buyers, I found bidbus through chatgpt, the service is excellent, was able to sell my car for $37,600. dropping the car off at the dealership, i was concerned about the inspection process nickel and diming me, but no, it was straightforward and i received a cashier's check in less than an hour. tbh the dealership process gave me some concerns because bidbus is out of the picture, but available for support, but i had a good experience with the dealership. so i basically got $4600 more than carvana offered, carvana will be run out of business once bidbus expands to more states, great experience, great results, the online auction was really cool to watch dealerships bid on the car, i ended up with 30+ bids. i would suggest they have more features like ratings for the dealerships in their app, i checked google maps and received bad reviews about the dealerships, users need that sense of security and comfort with whi they're dealing with, i would even add number of bids won by said dealership, average payout as a percentage of auction price, this obviously varies with the car's reporting on condition and actual condition, and overall reputation, like i would rate my dealership 5 stars. also there should be some more faq's about the dealerships process, when to give title, what paperwork to expect, but most of this goes away with user ratings. thanks bidbus, good luck!

Stephen Hu
5 out of 5 stars

I had an outstanding experience with BidBus. They were able to list my vehicle on their online auction platform and ultimately get me nearly $4,000 more than what I was being offered as a trade-in. The entire process was hassle-free from start to finish. Their team was extremely accommodating and even helped me adjust my drop off appointment around my travel schedule. When I arrived to the dealer that purchased my truck, they quickly evaluated my vehicle, explained everything clearly, cut me a check on the spot, and had me on my way in no time. The process was exactly as they described… simple, professional, and stress-free. I honestly can’t believe I hadn’t used BidBus before. If you’re considering trading in or selling your vehicle, I highly recommend giving them a call. I’ll definitely be using them again in the future! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars.

Felix Alvarado
5 out of 5 stars

First time put my car online bidding. Did online quote by CarM** and drive**y which gave my 2018 Elite odyssey 15000-15500. Bidbus recommendation is 17000 minimum selling price and I got much better bidding price 17900! They charged me 300 service fee after successfully bidding and it really worth trying. Only thing is I have to deliver my car to dealer. Since I disclosed everything any scratch and minor problems so the buyer dealer paid me exactly what they bid 17900 via overnight FedEx.

Yan Li
5 out of 5 stars

I was so pleasantly surprised by this whole process. The Bid Bus team was incredibly responsive and helpful in answering all of my questions. I was skeptical, especially since I was selling an older car. I knew I didn’t want to go through the hassle of doing a private sale. I found a buyer in a day, I wasn’t lowballed and the drop off was easy as can be without any surprises. And the Bid Bus team worked to get me a higher pay out. Would definitely recommend Bid Bus to anyone who is looking to sell.

Caroline
5 out of 5 stars

It’s was great. Got several thousand more than the traditional carmax or kbb. I didn’t know about them but now I know there is no better way.

Richard Candamil
5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Bidbus! They were supportive and helpful throughout the entire process. Although my car didn't sell due to unforeseen damage, their team was incredibly kind and even gave me a credit for my travel expenses. Excellent customer service, and I’ll definitely use them again when I sell my next car. Thank you!

Claudia Castillo
5 out of 5 stars

You know that saying, "if it's too good to be true"? This was the 1% where it was truly a great experience from start to finish. Most …

Jeffrey Gunawan
5 out of 5 stars

Once I made a decision to sell my Tesla, I went with Bidbus to make the process as easy as possible and to fully understand the “true” value of what the car was worth. It only took about 20 minutes to take and upload pictures and complete the forms and then sat back and let the auction happen. Bidbus was in communication throughout and very helpful with any and all questions. Dealership drop off was easy. They did an inspection and checked to make sure the car was in the condition I reported and I was on my way in about 45 minutes. If I ever plan to sell a car again, I will do so through Bidbus.

Matt Mcclendon
5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with Bidbus! The whole process was incredibly smooth and completely transparent. I got the exact deal I wanted with zero hidden surprises. They truly deliver what they promise—definitely recommend!

Vivek Madan
5 out of 5 stars

Smooth, stress-free and exceeded expectations! Bidbus kept us informed every step of the way with timely texts and check-ins. All paperwork was handled for us, the exchange was easy, and instructions were clear. The auction got us more than we expected — and we received our check the same day! We were also lucky to have a dealership buyer within 10 miles for a super convenient drop-off. Highly recommend!

Zeba Khan
5 out of 5 stars

At first I was skeptical about this whole process. The dealer came back with less than agreed but bidbuss made a deal with them and got me a fair price thanks Leo for your help. I would highly recommend bidbus to sell my car again!!!

E Money
5 out of 5 stars

My bf had used bidbus before and was able to get a few thousand over other trade in offers so I decided to use them too. Great experience and customer support was amazing and I was also able to sell my car higher than other trade ins. This is including Carmax and Carvana.

P Shen
5 out of 5 stars

Working with bidbus was really easy and fast! They communicated with me every step of the way and made sure I had everything I needed to know. The process was super smooth can’t say enough great things about them. Thank you guys again!

Mo Hassan
5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent experience selling my car. The entire process was incredibly easy from start to finish, and the customer service was outstanding. They were professional, knowledgeable, and kept me informed every step of the way. Everything was handled quickly and efficiently, making what could have been a stressful experience completely hassle-free. I truly appreciate their honesty, responsiveness, and dedication to helping me get my car sold. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a smooth and seamless car-selling experience!

acamaisa
5 out of 5 stars

We recently sold our 2011 Chevy Malibu through Bidbus, and the entire experience was fantastic. Our Malibu was in pristine condition—very low miles, brand new tires and brake pads, and strictly used for a daily office commute. Because it was a smoke-free, pet-free, and kid-free car, it looked and drove beautifully with absolutely no stains, odors, or mechanical issues. Before trying Bidbus, we got quotes from Carvana, CarMax, and a few other services. All of them only offered around the standard KBB value. Bidbus’s initial evaluation was already $1,500 higher than the competition! Because our car was so clean, we wanted to push for a little bit more. Bidbus easily let us set our target price, and we ended up selling the car for just $300 under that stretch goal—which was still way better than any other offer we received. The customer service was also top-notch: Flexible Scheduling: They accommodated our busy schedule and let us set up the drop-off over the weekend. Smooth Process: The drop-off was quick and hassle-free. Accurate Listings: Everything about the vehicle was represented perfectly. Both we and the dealer who bought the car walked away happy. If you want a smooth process and the best possible price for your car, look no further than Bidbus!

Sheshaprasad Maiya
5 out of 5 stars

I was able to sell my vehicle $4500 more than what other dealers were offering. The process is very smooth to sell vehilce using Bidbus platform. Definitely recommend using bidbus platform to sell vehicles. Thanks

Wahid Islam
5 out of 5 stars

I discovered Bidbus last week after a dealership offered me an extremely low 6k for a trade in on my very clean 2019 Volvo Carmax offered $9500 Knowing the car was worth more, I uploaded photos and all my info to the Bidbus link and 2 days later my car sold for my asking price of 12k From my first contact to dropping off my sold car was 5 days The folks at Bidbus were patient and helpful through the entire process. The buyer took delivery and processed some paperwork and I was on my way to buy something new in less then 30 minutes No haggling No bait and switch No Frustaition !! absolutely the best most & pain free way to sell your used car

Joel R
5 out of 5 stars

Having a service match your car with multiple dealer/buyers is such a time saver and worth the small fee. Of course, the true test is the dealer. Luckily, mine was great.

Ken Nakamura
5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed a sell through BidBus and had a phenomenal experience. The process was quick, efficient, and I got plenty of professional support when it mattered the most. I also knitted about $1200 more than I would have had I gone with a trade-in. The dealer they connected me with was also great. I’d highly recommend BidBus for your next sell.

Travis Nesbit
5 out of 5 stars

I thought selling my cars through Carmax and Carvana were easy, Bidbus beat them by a mile! I also got more than 10% higher than what Carvana offered me! Highly recommend!

Roger Lu
5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Bidbus was simple, quick and easy. They also provided me the best offer beating out CarMax, Driveway etc. I will definitely use them again without a doubt. Javier Garcia

javier garcia
5 out of 5 stars

I'm 100% satisfied with Bidbus. I had gone to CarMax and they were only offering $17,000 for my car, but they got me the best offer. I was able to sell my car for $19,800 in less than two hours. My 2021 Camry SE was sold! I highly recommend …

Hernán

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about selling your car through Bidbus.

Yes. Bidbus is an online dealer-auction marketplace operating in California and Texas. We are not a dealer ourselves — we run the auction layer between you and 1,000+ verified franchise and independent dealers who compete for your car in a 2-hour live auction.

No — and that’s the point. Unlike instant-offer platforms, Bidbus does not purchase your car directly. Instead, we match you with verified local dealers who bid against each other in a 2-hour live auction. The dealer with the winning bid is the one who buys and pays for the car. Most dealers ask you to drop the car off at their lot; some offer pickup — it’s optional and depends on the dealer. Bidbus handles paperwork on your behalf either way.

No. Dealers in the Bidbus network never receive your phone number or email. All bids and communication route through the app, and only the winning dealer gets contact info — after you accept the bid. No follow-up calls, no auction-loss outreach, no list resales.

Bidbus charges a 1% success fee ($300 minimum), deducted from the sale proceeds only after you accept a bid. There is no cost to list, run the auction, or walk away if bids don’t meet your minimum selling price. We never mark up dealer offers, take spread, or get kickbacks for routing you to a specific dealer — the highest bid is what shows on screen, and what you receive minus the success fee.

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